Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.
We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
- We treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We act with integrity.
- We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We give back to our global community.
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Overview
Xtream Arena and the GreenState Family Fieldhouse is currently seeking outgoing, motivated people to join our Events and Guest services team, you will get hands-on experience hosting first-class events, including but not limited to, Iowa Heartlanders ECHL Hockey, University of Iowa Volleyball, concerts, family shows and other events. Post-graduate opportunities may be available with other venues within the OVG360 family. Compensation is provided.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $11.00 to $15.00.
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
About the Venue
Xtream Arena powered by Mediacom & GreenState Family Fieldhouse serves as a highly accessible and most importantly right sized venue for concerts, family shows, and special events. Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse fulfills a longstanding community and economic development void in Coralville and surrounding areas.The 5,100 fixed seat Xtream Arena (6,600 concert capacity) serves as host home for University of Iowa Volleyball and the Iowa Heartlanders ECHL hockey tenant. With direct connectivity to the 30,000 sq. ft 5-court fieldhouse, the facility immediately enables this community to become a signature attractor of both amateur and professional sporting events.
Responsibilities
Support the Event Management staff in planning for and executing events. Assist in creating schedules and preparing event day paperwork for part-time staff in the Guest Services, Parking, and Security departments. Oversee Lost & Found program for Xtream Arena. Respond to general arena & guest services inquiry emails. Attend weekly meetings focused on event execution, take notes, and follow up as needed. Coordinate Special Events as assigned. Other duties as needed.
Qualifications
- At least one (1) academic year remaining at a 2- or 4- year program
- Available to work approximately 15-20 hours/week in an office setting
- Available to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed
- Strong work ethic
- Other requirements listed for each department in role responsibilities
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Vaccination Statement
We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.
EEO
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.